Bring Lion-Size Appetite To Feast With The Beasts

Feast With The Beasts Is Metrozoo Fundraiser

Friday March 7, 2008

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE (CBS4) ― Miami Metrozoo is getting ready to transform the zoo for guests of its "Feast with the Beasts", the zoo's annual fundraiser.

"Feast with the Beasts" returns on Friday March 7, 2008 and will provide guests with terrific tastes from South Florida's finest restaurants, cocktails from open bars, wild animal encounters and thrilling music.

The gala Feast benefits the Zoological Society of Florida's education and conservation programs on behalf of Miami Metrozoo.

Guests roam the Zoo's pathways, while discovering delicious dishes from forty South Florida restaurants. While savoring the culinary delights, guests are treated to musical performances by Amazon & Beyond inspired samba dancers, percussionists, flutists, singers and gauchos.

There are also full open bars, wild animal encounters, extravagant raffle prizes and a silent auction.

Celebrities this year include Indy Car Racer Tony Kanaan, Miss Latina World-Florida 2008 and Miss Bolivia International 2008-2009 Silvana Camarago.

Tickets to the main event are $175, and special "Beastkeeper" VIP tickets are $500. The VIP tickets allow guests to enter the event an hour early and includes private seating for cocktails and dining in an exclusive lounge.

There's complimentary valet parking for everyone.

Miami Metrozoo is located at 12400 SW 152 Street in Southwest Miami-Dade.

For information on purchasing tickets, call the Zoological Society of Florida at (305) 255-5551 or visit www.miamimetrozoo.com.

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